Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Raider Boats Sloop 1970 vs Raider Sea-Raider 24 Hardtop 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Raider Boats Sloop 1970 vs Raider Sea-Raider 24 Hardtop 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Raider Sea-Raider 24 Hardtop 2008 has a 265-hp advantage over the Raider Boats Sloop 1970's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Raider Sea-Raider 24 Hardtop 2008 carries 95 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Raider Boats Sloop 1970. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Raider Boats Sloop 1970 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Raider Sea-Raider 24 Hardtop 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Raider Boats Sloop 1970 could be the deciding factor.
The Raider Boats Sloop 1970 has a documented auxiliary engine of 35 hp.
Bottom line: The Raider Boats Sloop 1970 at 35,0 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Raider Sea-Raider 24 Hardtop 2008 at 24,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail35.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches420
Length overall - Inches288
Draft [max] - Detail4.75 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam100 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail31 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 36 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches36
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters359.61
Engine makeUniversal
Engine makenot available
Horsepower35 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail95 gal
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxProp: 300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity66
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typeSail
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,850 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9 or 1,500 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRaider
Modelnot available
ModelSea-Raider 24 Hardtop
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee